Junior Climate Action Planner: Shape Communities

Placeworks, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

PlaceWorks is seeking an entry-level Climate Action Planner to join the Climate Action and Resilience team in Berkeley, CA or other California offices. The role requires 2 in-office days per week and support on climate action, resilience, and sustainability planning across multiple scales.

Ideal candidates have a 2–4 year planning background, strong writing and analytical skills, and familiarity with GIS tools. Evening meetings and travel to client sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional planning experience.
• Bachelor's or master's in city/regional planning, environmental planning or policy, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams by applying planning knowledge and technical skills to contribute to project delivery.
• Work on climate action, resilience, sustainability, and related plans across multiple scales.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and assist with outreach and workshops.
• Create graphics, maps, plan documents, proposals, and presentations communicating ideas clearly.

Skills

Planning

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

PlaceWorks is seeking an entry-level Climate Action Planner to join the Climate Action and Resilience team in Berkeley, CA or other California offices. The role requires 2 in-office days per week and support on climate action, resilience, and sustainability planning across multiple scales.

Ideal candidates have a 2–4 year planning background, strong writing and analytical skills, and familiarity with GIS tools. Evening meetings and travel to client sites may be needed.